Fire Ban Notice

2019 By-Election - Reeve

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO RATEPAYERS!!
BURNING PERMIT SEASON HAS NOW ARRIVED.

This is a reminder to the ratepayers of the Rural Municipality of Prince Albert that as of APRIL 1 burning permits are required before any burning is undertaken.

Permits are free and may be completed in person at the municipal office, on our website, by email or submitted by fax to 306-763-6369.

For further information please call the R.M. Office 306-763-2469.

Prince Albert Planning District Official Community Plan

The RM of Prince Albert, in cooperation with the RM of Buckland and the City of Prince Albert, is updating the Prince Albert Planning District Official Community Plan (OCP). The District OCP guides land use, zoning, subdivisions and development decisions in the RM and the region.

The District OCP update is entering the final stages of Municipal and Provincial review. The RM is anticipating holding a public hearing for the Bylaw 11 of 2017, the bylaw for the adoption of the District OCP, at the March Council meeting.

Fire Management Bylaw No. 7 of 2015

The new Fire Management Bylaw No. 7 of 2015 is in place for issuing burning permits and to put fire ban's in effect as required.

If you are not the owner of the land and you are applying for a burning permit, you will be required to provide a written letter from the owner or owners stating permission is granted to you to allow for a control burn on their land. (See section 3 (c) of Bylaw No. 7 of 2015)

Do I need a burning permit and if so, for what type of burning, what is the cost of a burning permit?

A burning permit is required for all types of burning within the RM of Prince Albert. There are two types of burning permit, one is a seasonal permit for a burning barrel and/or barbeque pit. The second type of burning permit is for a controlled burn such as burning a brush pile or slough edges, this is a one week only permit and may be extended by contacting the RM office at 306-763-2469. Permits are required from April 1 to November 30.
For one week permits you must call the City of Prince Albert at 1-866-404-4911 before you burn and again when the fire is out.
*Please call this number if you are burning from December 1 to March 31 to advise the fire department that you are burning.*

NEWS

Payments to the RM
Please note we accept cash, debit, or cheque for payments of taxes and other fees or costs payable to the RM of Prince Albert. We do not accept credit card payments. We are now accepting e-transfers.

PLEASE CALL 1-800-667-7561 to report illegal waste dumping or#5555 if you are a SaskTel cellular customer.

Road Maintenance
The RM of Prince Albert with the support of the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program(PDAP)has been fixing a number of failed road areas due to the past four years of flooding issues. There are many projects yet to be completed. The RM is making progress on these projects at a steady pace. Your patience and understanding regarding these projects is appreciated.

Did you know that...

The Saskatchewan Disease Control
The Saskatchewan Disease Control Laboratory will provide free bacteriological testing for citizens with a private water supply who are concerned that their water has been contaminated by flooding. For more information you can contact Saskatchewan disease control @ 306-787-7138.

Agricultural Exemptions
Taxable agriculture land can be applied as an exemption to your taxable residence.

Vacant residences
Vacant residences can be exempt from taxes if you provide us in writing of that fact.

What's New

Recycling for Free

RM of Prince Albert ratepayers are encouraged to recycle the following products/items at the North Central Saskatchewan Waste Management Corporation Shop:
460 – 40th Street East
306-922-2280

Please call for hours of operation

Paper

Newspaper

Plastic Bags

Cardboard

Tin Cans

Plastic Milk Jugs

Etc.

There are large collection bins on site to accept this material at no charge.

Public Notices & Information

CURRENT ROAD CONDITIONS

Please drive with caution when traveling on ALL RM of Prince Albert roads.

Culverts may be undermined.

Report any washouts or concerns to the RM Shop at 306-922-8283, rm461shop@skyvelocity.ca or rm461.concerns@sasktel.net.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Do I need a burning permit and if so, for what type of burning...

A burning permit is required for all types of burning within the RM of Prince Albert. There are two types of burning permit, one is a seasonal permit for a burning barrel and/or barbeque pit. The second type of burning permit is for a controlled burn such as burning a brush pile or slough edges, this is a one week only permit and may be extended by contacting the RM office at 306-763-2469. Permits are required from April 1 to November 30.

For one week permits you must call the City of Prince Albert at 1-866-404-4911 before you burn and again when the fire is out.
*Please call this number if you are burning from December 1 to March 31 to advise the fire department that you are burning.*